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Bilbao is a city in northern Spain, the largest city in the province of Biscay and in the autonomous community of the Basque Country. With a population of 347,342 as of 2024, it is the 11th most populous city in Spain, and the most populous in northern Spain. The Bilbao metropolitan area has 1,037,847 inhabitants, making it the most populous metropolitan area in northern Spain. The comarca of Greater Bilbao is the fifth-largest urban area in Spain. Bilbao is also the main urban area in what is defined as the Greater Basque region.

Located in the heart of the Basque Country, Bilbao is a dynamic and cosmopolitan city that seamlessly blends old-world charm with contemporary style. It's perhaps best known as the home of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, a renowned museum of modern and contemporary art that's a must-visit for any culture lover. But Bilbao has so much more to offer beyond the museum walls.

One of the city's most iconic landmarks is the Puente Colgante, or Hanging Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that's been connecting the towns of Portugalete and Getxo since 1893. You can take a ride on the bridge's gondola or simply admire the stunning views of the river and the city skyline.